For Members

This winter, you’re invited to discover a holistic and multifaceted exhibition
that repositions the cultures, voices, and artists of the Caribbean islands,
providing critical entry points into the ideas and issues that are shaping this
vibrant and rapidly changing region.

The PMA is pleased to welcome David Driskell, artist in the 2018 Portland Museum of Art Biennial, as our visiting scholar for the Spring Barnet Scholar’s Weekend. Members are invited to enjoy coffee and pastries from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. followed by a presentation in the Bernard Osher Foundation Auditorium.

Highly regarded as an artist, scholar, and curator, David Driskell works principally in collage and mixed media. His paintings and prints have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions in galleries and museums throughout the world. He has been the recipient of several foundation fellowships, including the Harmon Foundation, three Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships, and the Danforth Foundation. In addition, Driskell is one of the world’s leading authorities on African American art. The recipient of 13 honorary doctoral degrees, Driskell has authored seven books, co-authored four others, and published more than 40 catalogs that have contributed significantly to scholarly understandings about the role of Black artists in America.

Learn More about the Exhibition

The 2018 Portland Museum of Art Biennial features more than 60 works by 25 participating artists, highlighting the diverse perspectives and interests of artists connected to Maine and making a powerful statement about art's impact in this historical moment.